AV Design and Integration

Haworth, Inc.

Haworth Furniture, Holland, MI

Challenge:

Haworth Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of office furniture and organic workspaces, including raised access floors, moveable walls, systems furniture, seating, storage and wood case goods. When the leadership sought to renovate their headquarters in Holland, Mich., they turned to AVI-SPL for an innovative integration that would match their reputation for sustainable workplace solutions, as well as accommodate their LEED-certified status.

The overarching theme from an AV perspective was to create a simple user interaction with components in the space," notes Bob Dougherty, global IT manager for Haworth. "We wanted to allow users to establish a confidence in AV technology without increasing internal support. We also wanted to establish a global technology grid to create a common user interface and interaction with our spaces globally. Whether in Holland or Shanghai, the experience from a technology perspective would be the same."

Solution:

Not only does the three-story structure of One Haworth Center stand as the company’s global headquarters, but the area also serves as a showroom for visitors and potential clients. Working together with the IS/IT team, AVI-SPL collaborated on a design that would integrate advanced AV technology with Haworth furniture products, including credenzas, tables and walls.

Haworth's newly renovated, 300,000 square foot structure features AV enhancements in several small, medium and large-sized meeting and training rooms, and includes videoconferencing capabilities. Additionally equipped AV spaces include the Sustainability Learning Center with an adjacent Constructability Lab, the Haworth Gallery, atrium audio system, client dining rooms, G.W. Haworth Auditorium, media wall kiosks and a member messaging system.

Equipment Highlights:

32" and 52" HD LCD displays; 50" and 65" HD plasmas; 17" LCD touch monitors; 78" x 130" tensioned projection screens; wireless touchpanels; hearing assistance systems; DSP processors; HD video conference systems; ceiling speakers; power amplifiers; control processors

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